Students work with level-appropriate word sorts in order to improve their understanding of how words work. Word sorts are a set of words which fall into certain categories. Students' motivation and interest in words increase because they make sense of words
by looking for patterns.
Words Their Way does not teach spelling "rules".
The program engages students with hands-on word work, phonics, vocabulary and spelling work
that leads to a greater understanding of our language.
Excerpts from the WTW White Paper by Shane Templeton which explains how WTW is an effective approach to teaching word study as determined by the language and reading foundational standards of the CCSS.
This scope and sequence reflects input from theWords Their Way authorsas well as classroom teachers and is aligned with accepted best practices including the
Emergent spellers are just beginning to write on their own. They are pre-phonetic spellers. Emergent spelling ranges from random marks to actual letters that have no sound relationships. The early concept sorting activities are followed with picture sorts that develop phonemic awareness and include activities for rhyming, syllabication, and sound play. Students then sort beginning consonants with pictures, laying the foundation for the letter-name stage.
1.Students in the Within Word pattern stage have a sight word vocabulary of about 200 - 400 words. Students at this stage of spelling development exhibit automatic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences and short vowel patterns.
Students who are in the syllables and affixes stage of spelling development typically are intermediate or advanced readers and writers. These students are ready to study multi-syllabic words—beginning with consonant doubling, plural endings and moving through the study of basic prefixes and suffixes.
Words Their Way: Syllables and Affixes: Word Hunt/Cloze pa
These word hunts and close passages support the Words Their Way program by Pearson. The teachers in my building were always looking for ways to e... By Kari Redding
Words Their Way Word Searches Syllables and Affixes Spellers
Smack Down GameSmackdown is a slap-jack like card game for two players. The game teaches VCV and VCCV patterns. It coordinates with Words Their Way Syllabiles & Affixes stage (Syllable Juncture).
2.This is the last stage of the developmental model. Students at this stage examine spelling and vocabulary knowledge through processes of derivation—from a single base word or word root to a number of related words derived through the addition of prefixes and suffixes. Additionally, students explore word origins and word spelling-meaning relationships.
Words Their Way: Derivational Relations: Word Hunts- Sorts
These word hunts and close passages support the Words Their Way program by Pearson. The teachers in my building were always looking for ways to ... By Kari Redding
spelling program.
Students work with level-appropriate word sorts in order to improve their understanding of how words work. Word sorts are a set of words which fall into certain categories. Students' motivation and interest in words increase because they make sense of words
by looking for patterns.
The program engages students with hands-on word work, phonics, vocabulary and spelling work
that leads to a greater understanding of our language.
Click here for a teacher information brochure.
Words Their Way Websites
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com
BETH NEWINGHAM
This website describes the sequence of instruction for Words Their Way and provides downloadable games and center activities!
A slideshow about WTW from McGraw Hill narrated by Donald Bear.
Excerpts from the WTW White Paper by Shane Templeton which explains how WTW is an effective approach to teaching word study as determined by the language and reading foundational standards of the CCSS.
THEIR WAY
Downloadable resources, videos, online resources and more!
ELL TOOLBOX
This website has great
organizational tips and sequences for instruction!
A variety of tips, strategies and word study activities.
This scope and sequence reflects input from theWords Their Way authors as well as classroom teachers and is aligned with accepted best practices including the
Common Core
State Standards.
Pearson tutorial site with videos and resources.
Words Their Way Research Paper
Words Their Way Resources
Teachem 2Think
Assessments and Inventories
How to Score and Analyze
Primary Feature Guide
Primary Writing Sheet
Elementary Feature Guide
Upper Spelling Inventory
Feature Guide
Word Study Organization Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started with WTW
Weekly Word Study Schedule
Word Study Activities
Guidelines for Sorting
Sorting Template
Template for Grade 3
Blank Template
Blank Template with a
column for list of words
Word Study Assessment Word Usage Check: Grade 1 ADD TO WISH LIST
**Word Study Sorting Schedule - Flower Spring Theme**
This file consists of my easy to use and maintain word sorting schedule. I've always struggled with finding a way to visually display what ea...
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**Word Study Sorting Schedule - Pirate Theme**
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WORDS THEIR WAY DEVELOPMENTAL SPELLING STAGES
Letter and Picture Sorts for Emergent Spellers
Emergent spellers are just beginning to write on their own. They are pre-phonetic spellers. Emergent spelling ranges from random marks to actual letters that have no sound relationships. The early concept sorting activities are followed with picture sorts that develop phonemic awareness and include activities for rhyming, syllabication, and sound play. Students then sort beginning consonants with pictures, laying the foundation for the letter-name stage.
Sesame Street Games
Emergent Stage Overview
Word Sorts for Letter Name- Alphabetic Spellers
This stage reflects students' dominant approach to spelling - by using the names of letters in connection with the alphabetic principle. Students move from partial to full phoneme segmentation and spelling becomes more complete.
**Word Hunts: 37 Letter Name Alphabetic Stories- Words Their Way**
This is a resource that will help support any phonics program, but follows the sequence for the Letter Name Alphabetic book in Words Their Way. ...
By Kari Redding
Letter Name Alphabetic Sorts Powerpoint slides of sorts
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Words-Their-Way-Word-Searches-Letter-Name-Alphabetic-Spellers-K-2nd-769247
Letter Name Alphabetic Overview
BUNDLE Word Study Games lessons 01-22b $20.00
**Words their Way Poems ~ Alphabetic Spellers Beginning Consonants**
Use poetry to help reinforce the spelling sorts from Words their Way. This collection of 5 sorts will help your beginning spellers learn in an e...
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Word Sorts for Within Word Pattern Spellers
1. Students in the Within Word pattern stage have a sight word vocabulary of about 200 - 400 words. Students at this stage of spelling development exhibit automatic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences and short vowel patterns.
Within Word Pattern Sorts: Powerpoint slides of sorts
**Within Word Pattern (Yellow Book)-Sorts** scanned
**Words Their Way-39 Word Hunts:(Within Word Spelling Patterns)**
Within Word Pattern Sorts
Within Word Board Game : Short/Long -a & short/long -e
Within Word Pattern Overview
Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers
SYLLABLES AND AFFIXES
Students who are in the syllables and affixes stage of spelling development typically are intermediate or advanced readers and writers. These students are ready to study multi-syllabic words—beginning with consonant doubling, plural endings and moving through the study of basic prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables and Affixes Word Sorts: Powerpoint slides of sorts
**Syllables and Affixes** **(****Green Book****)** **- Sorts** scanned WISH LIST
**Words Their Way: Syllables and Affixes: Word Hunt/Cloze passages: Sorts 1-55**
These word hunts and close passages support the Words Their Way program by Pearson. The teachers in my building were always looking for ways to e...
By Kari Redding
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Words-Their-Way-Word-Searches-Syllables-and-Affixes-Spellers-189575
Smack Down Game Smackdown is a slap-jack like card game for two players. The game teaches VCV and VCCV patterns. It coordinates with Words Their Way Syllabiles & Affixes stage (Syllable Juncture).
Syllables and Affixes Overview
Word Sorts for Derivational Relations
Spellers
2. This is the last stage of the developmental model. Students at this stage examine spelling and vocabulary knowledge through processes of derivation—from a single base word or word root to a number of related words derived through the addition of prefixes and suffixes. Additionally, students explore word origins and word spelling-meaning relationships.
Derivational Relations Sorts: Powerpoint slides of sorts
**Derivational Relations** **(Blue Book****) - Sorts** scanned
Words Their Way Word Searches Derivational Relations Spellershttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Words-Their-Way-Word-Searches-Derivational-Relations-Spellers-339677
ADD TO WISH LIST
**Words Their Way: Derivational Relations: Word Hunts- Sorts 1-25 pack**
These word hunts and close passages support the Words Their Way program by Pearson. The teachers in my building were always looking for ways to ...
By Kari Redding
Derivational Relations Overview
More websites
PowerPoint Presentations for Word Sorts
http://holderbaum.educationextras.com/WordStudy.html
Companion Website for Words Their Way
http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bear_words_3/9/2470/632571.cw/index.html
Words Their Way Online Tutorials
http://www.mypearsontraining.com/products/wordstheirway/tutorials.asp
Word Sorts
http://forpd.ucf.edu/strategies/stratword_sorts.html
Vocabulary Ideas and Videos:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/Reading/ms_vocabulary_videos/
Spelling City:
http://www.spellingcity.com http://learn.tkschools.org/lsmith
http://educationextras.com/LetterNameAlphabeticSorts.html Thank you
http://db.dadecountyschools.org/~davis/wordstudy/davis.htm
http://teacher-resources-john-jay.wikispaces.com/Words+Their+Way
Chris Killey
Learning Made Easier
www.learningmadeeasier.com.au
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